StarTech.com USB 3.2 Gen 1 Fibre Extender, 2-Port USB-A, OM3 Multimode LC-to-LC, 5Gbps, 350m, TAA

StarTech.com USB 3.2 Gen 1 Fibre Extender – extend USB up to 350 metres

The StarTech.com USB 3.2 Gen 1 Fibre Extender suits installations where USB devices need to sit far from the host computer. It carries USB data over OM3 multimode fibre for distances up to 350 metres, while providing two USB-A ports at the receiver.

Key connection details

Place USB devices farther from the host

Connect the transmitter to the host computer and the receiver to your remote USB devices. The fibre link supports distances beyond typical direct USB cabling, making it useful for remote cameras, sensors, printers, scanners and monitoring equipment.

The transmitter draws power from the host computer. An included AC adapter powers the receiver, which can provide USB bus power to connected devices.

Keep data moving in electrically noisy areas

Fibre is not affected by electromagnetic interference in the way copper connections can be. This helps maintain a reliable USB data connection in environments with electrical equipment or challenging cable routes.

The units have aluminium housings and a compact footprint. The extender also supports driverless setup with Windows, macOS and Linux.

Included with the extender

• Transmitter and receiver
• Two 10G MMF SFP+ modules
• AC adapter
• USB Type-A to Micro-USB Type-B cable
• Quick start guide

The included power adapter has a Type H plug rather than a UK plug. Check that your installation has a suitable power arrangement.

Check your setup before ordering

• Confirm your fibre cable is OM3 multimode with LC-to-LC connections.
• Check that your USB devices can connect to the receiver’s two USB-A ports.
• Confirm your host computer runs Windows, macOS or Linux.
• Check that your setup uses a direct point-to-point connection, not a network switch or router.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the maximum extension distance?

A: The extender supports a maximum distance of 350 metres over OM3 multimode fibre.

Q: How many USB devices can connect at the receiver?

A: The receiver provides two USB-A ports.

Q: Does the extender need a driver?

A: No. It supports driverless setup with Windows, macOS and Linux.

Q: Is the fibre link affected by electromagnetic interference?

A: Fibre is not affected by electromagnetic interference in the way copper connections can be.

A practical choice for remote USB equipment

Choose the StarTech.com USB 3.2 Gen 1 Fibre Extender when your USB devices need to operate up to 350 metres from the host. Its two-port receiver, fibre link and driverless setup suit remote equipment in demanding installations.